Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated.

If you’ve been trying to improve your nutrition, you’ve probably noticed:

Everyone on the internet has an opinion.

And a lot of them are… shouting at each other.

It’s no wonder it can feel intimidating to know where to start.

At Nerd Fitness, we’ve spent 15+ years helping people navigate all that noise with simple, practical strategies that actually work in real life. No extremes, no gimmicks, no “one right way” to eat.

So first, let’s get clear:

What’s your current goal?

• Lose weight

• Build muscle

• Eat healthier and feel better

Whichever path you’re on, we’ve got you covered.

Guide to Healthy Eating – one of the best things we’ve ever written. Whatever your goal, I highly recommend you give this a read.

The 10 Nerd Fitness Nutrition Levels – Great for people who want to build sustainable habits without getting overwhelmed. If you’re just starting, this is what I’d recommend.

The Balanced Plate Method – Great for people who want structure but don’t want to track numbers.

Calorie & Protein Calculators – Great for people who like data, structure, and dialing things in precisely.

Why Can’t I Lose Weight? – troubleshoot plateaus without losing your mind

How to Build Muscle Fast – our go-to article on nutrition and workouts for building muscle

How to Stop Stress Eating – Tools for one of the most common struggles we see.

And there you have it – an overview of nutrition to help put things in perspective, 3 methods so you can pick what fits you, and additional resources to support you on your goal of losing weight, building muscle, or just eating healthier overall.

These are the exact same types of strategies we use in our 1-on-1 coaching program.

Just like we did with Mason.

Mason knew he wanted to make a change, but he wasn’t sure what to do! He started asking himself: where do I begin? What diet should I follow? How do I start exercising?

Like many of us, Mason started googling for answers. “I was trying to piece together a plan from a ton of different sources. It was overwhelming.” Luckily, that’s when he stumbled on Nerd Fitness.

Together with his coach (hi Taylor!), Mason took a hard look at his starting point. Then they worked together to find changes that were at his level. He was able to take what felt like an “impossible goal”, and break it down into bite-sized chunks. Now, he’s down over 70 pounds, can crush a set of pushups, and learned how to balance smart nutrition choices while still enjoying foods he loves. (mmmm…baked goods.)

I lost a lot of weight, gained a lot of muscle, and figured out what works best for me to maintain my progress. But I think more importantly, I’ve developed a healthy relationship with food, now use exercise as means of stress relief, and gained a whole lot of confidence in myself!

You don’t have to figure this out alone. If you want a coach to design a nutrition plan for your exact lifestyle, goals, and preferences, try our free Coach Matching Quiz.

We’ll match you with a Nerd Fitness Coach who can take the guesswork out of eating well — and make it stick.